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Can either of you direct me to any articles or journals on the topic of single use skin prep, i'm currently doing a research proposal on this. There must be some literature out there why single use is used instead of multi use....Thanks!

I am looking for some literature on the use of betadine skin prep, in the hospitals i've worked they use multi use bottles. Having done some research on this there is evidence to suggest these bottles could become contaminated. My question is do any hospitals use single patient use skin prep if so is there evidence in your hospital to back up this practice, any advice will be greatly appreciated.....thanks!!

Yes I am in my 2nd year my ODP course. I love the job so much so I couldn't imagine doing anything else right now. However I think you need to be aware of the accademic work involved, my 1st year as been hell.....lol You should look out for open days at your local hospitals, I know the hospital I work in have them. They are informative and you also get to meet 1st and 2nd year students, also pay (bursaries or secondments) and job prospects are unlimited where I am based. I have to say it is the love of being in theatre that keeps me going with the accademice side, there is an awful lot to cram in, in a 2year course. Get as much information as you can before you decide if its what you want to do.